i've had bulimia for 3 years now. I've
never seeked any help because I didn't
realize that bulimia is a dangerous
disease. After reading some of the topics
on this forum i'm scared for myself. I
didn't realize that bulimia can kill you.
I've tried stopping a few times but
haven't been successful. I've lasted for
a week max but then i've just gone back to
my old ways. I don't throw up all the
time, only when I eat junk food or when
i've eaten too much. I throw up maybe 3
of 4 times a week, usually after dinner.
I'm not overweight but I think I am. No
matter what people say I still think i'm
overweight. I don't know how to stop.
Over the last year or so i've noticed my
hair thinning dramatically. I used to
have really nice and thick hair but now my
hair looks really thin. I've lost a lot
of hair. I was just wondering if its
anything to do with been bulimic. I don't
see how because I only throw up a few
times a week but i'm not sure. If it is
to do with been bulimia how can I get my
hair healthy again. I know the most
obvious thing is to stop throwing up but
that's going to take time.
Is there some sort of vitamins I should be
taking. Please help because i'm really
worried. Any advice will be greatly
appreciated.
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2ferano
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3717
Posted: 05-02-04 02:43am
How could you not know how dangerous this
disease is? Yes, it will make you lose
your hair.
If you only make yourself throw up after
you eat junk food or eating too much, then
don't eat junk food. And make yourself
stop eating before you are too full. No,
it is not going to be easy, but if you are
just learning that it will kill you then
it should be easier now.
i think you should check out this cite, it
will tell you what your doing to your
health, and also there are people who are
going through what your are and have gone
through it and gotten better. You should
also go to your Dr. And have them run
blood tests on you and make sure you
haven't thrown your system too far out of
whack, they can also give you a referal to
see someone who specialises in bulimia-
it's going to be really tough, but even if
you go from doing it 3- 4 x's a week to 1
x thats a small step in the right
direction. Good luck and don't be scared
to get help for this!!!!!!!!
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sandyallen
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 4580
Get Help Please! Posted: 05-02-04 03:58am
You need professional help. I am glad to
here that you made the 1st step by wanting
to stop but this cannot be done alone
& their is nothing wrong with needing
some help, heck, we all need a little help
sometime! I have been there, it is not
easy and it does more damage than thinning
your hair, this disease throws off your
whole system including your brain. I
hope you make the next step and talk to a
professional!
Good luck!
Sincerely,
sandy
